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Bill Introduced to Florida Senate Barring AOB Contracts for AGRR Work
Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has introduced legislation to the Florida Senate relating to windshield replacement practices “in an effort to curb excess litigation and protect consumers.” Senate Bill 1002, companion legislation to a similar proposal already at the … Continue reading
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Tagged assignment of benefits, Florida, legislation, Linda Stewart, Senator
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Shops Pushing Back as Safelite Pushes for Auto Glass Laws
Safelite’s efforts led to passage of new laws in Utah and Arizona. As its efforts moved east, however, Safelite butted heads with another group that is offering its own vision about how to safely make repairs: The Auto Glass Safety … Continue reading
Right to Repair Legislation Introduced
Legislation has been introduced in Washington, D.C. to protect the rights of consumers and small businesses to repair vehicles “to make the same tools, parts, and documentation available to owners and independent repair providers.” The legislation would cover a variety of … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, auto repair, legislation, right to repair, windshield repair
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Calibration Legislation Under Review in Several States
Several state legislatures are currently reviewing legislative proposals regarding Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and calibration that are very similar to a law that Utah enacted over 2021 and 2022. The bills require auto glass service companies to perform calibrations … Continue reading
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Tagged AGSC, auto glass, Auto Glass Safety Council, legislation, windshieldreplacement
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Auto Glass Safety Bills Introduced in Virginia and Massachusetts
Auto glass safety bills have been introduced in the legislatures in Virginia and Massachusetts. Both bills refer to the present Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) as a basis for proposed new state regulations, much like legislation enacted in 2021 … Continue reading
No U.S. Litigation Between VW and Prevent
After a “protracted dispute” in Germany between Volkswagen AG and Prevent Group, the automaker told the Sixth Circuit that the auto parts maker cannot bring litigation to the U.S. VW and its U.S. unit Volkswagen Group of America Inc. filed … Continue reading
AGSC Alerts Members of Pertinent Legislation
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) sent out a ‘legislative alert’ to notify its members of several bills that are under review in Colorado, Massachusetts and Oregon. The organization says the legislation could impact business. Colorado The punishment for certain … Continue reading
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Florida Senate Bill Related to AOBs Moves Forward, But Without Auto Glass
A Florida Senate bill that aims to revise the state’s laws related to assignments of benefits (AOBs) has passed the Rules Committee with a vote of 11-6 and now moves to the full Senate for review. While both the bill, … Continue reading
Connecticut Bill Would Prohibit Auto Glass Shops from Seeking Criminal Histories of Employees
A bill is under review in the Connecticut legislature that aims “to prohibit employers from inquiring about the criminal history of an automotive glass employee or prospective automotive glass employee.” The bill, titled “An Act Prohibiting Inquiries about the Criminal … Continue reading
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Rhode Island OEM Bill Heads to Governor, Excludes Auto Glass
A Rhode Island bill that prohibits insurance companies from mandating the use of aftermarket parts on newer vehicles is on its way to Gov. Gina Raimondo. However, the latest, substituted version of the bill passed by both the state’s House … Continue reading
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A Bill Could Affect Vehicle Replacement Parts in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island House Corporations Committee recently recommended that a bill related to aftermarket parts be passed. House Bill 8013 outlines time limits for using aftermarket auto body parts and changes the customer notification process for the intent of using … Continue reading
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Industry Legislation Progresses in Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana
As the legislative season continues in state capitols around the country, several bills related to the auto glass industry have progressed in recent days. Oklahoma Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has signed legislation related to service warranties into law. The bill, … Continue reading
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Oklahoma Service Warranty Bill Heads to Governor
An Oklahoma bill related to service warranties has been passed by both the House and Senate and is now headed to Gov. Mary Fallin for her signature. The bill, SB 1142, relates to “service warranties; amending [the sections of the … Continue reading
New Hampshire Legislature Plans to Study Insurance Reimbursement Rates
Both the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate have adopted a bill aimed to “establish a committee to study reimbursement rates under automobile policies.” The bill originally was introduced in January but has been amended greatly since introduction. The … Continue reading
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Proposed New Hampshire Bill Aims to Reform Auto Glass Repair Reimbursement
A proposed amendment to current legislation has been submitted to the New Hampshire state legislature that would require auto insurers to reimburse independent repair shops—including glass companies—similarly to auto dealerships. If passed, the law could have implications for the auto … Continue reading
New York Gov. Signs Legislation to Exempt Auto Glass from Anti-Steering Measures
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a controversial bill that exempts auto glass claims from anti-steering legislation. The bill was introduced in January 2017 by Assemblyman William B. Magnarelli. The legislation amends the state’s insurance law to require disclosing … Continue reading
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Roundup: State Legislation on Automated Driving
In an effort to advance automated driving, states have been introducing and passing legislation to promote the testing and research of automated technologies. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), in 2017, 32 states introduced bills relating to … Continue reading
Legislative Roundup: Colorado’s Automated Driving Bill Passes House
Legislative Roundup: Colorado’s Automated Driving Bill Passes House
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Minnesota Glass Association Commends Successful Efforts in Amending Bill
Organized efforts from Minnesota glass shops have led to killing a House bill, preventing a Senate bill from having a hearing, and amending an omnibus bill. Each bill set to modify the definition of an insurance adjuster, in order to allow … Continue reading
Michigan Legislature Considers Legislation for Automotive Glass Companies
The Michigan House of Representatives is considering legislation requiring automotive glass companies in the state to be registered and regulated. Continue reading
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Tagged automotive glass, legislation, Rep. Aaron Miller
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Arizona Glass Bill Moves Forward through Stakeholders Meeting
A stakeholders’ meeting was held Monday for Arizona House of Representatives Bill 2500, “Unlawful Practices: Auto Glass Repair.” The bill passed the state House and the discussion now revolves around its approval in the Arizona Senate. A glass shop owner … Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Arizona, Criminal Penalty, Dennis Hall, Forward, Frank Thomas, glassBYTEs.com, HB 2500, language, legislation, Rex Altree, Safelite, vote
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